nounπShareA large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo."The company used barges to transport tons of coal down the river. "nauticalvehicleindustrysailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions."The king's barges, decorated with gold leaf, paraded down the river during the annual festival. "nauticalroyalvehiclehistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel."Although now less common, barges with their distinctive sails once transported goods along the shallow coastal waters, relying on leeboards for stability. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars"During the historical reenactment of the naval battle, the actors meticulously rowed the warship's barges, demonstrating their speed and maneuverability. "nauticalmilitaryvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table."The cook placed the fresh bread rolls on the metal mess table, arranging them neatly on the wooden barges. "foodutensilnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat."The steamboat slowly towed the barges loaded with grain down the river to the city. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large omnibus used for excursions.""The school organized field trips to the museum using open-top barges that could carry all the students at once." "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner."He always barges into the room without knocking. "actionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push someone."The boy barges past his classmates to be first in line for lunch. "actionhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading